1985 FORD L SERIES
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 23 TSBs
85V168000 Dec 20, 1985
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Defect Description
THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE DUE TO MOMENTARY PRESSURE DISRUPTIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED, STOPPING OR SLOWING THE TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THE PUSH-PULL TYPE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WITH NEW OVER-CENTER CAM TYPE VALVES.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 FORD L SERIES
23 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96729
Mar 25, 1996
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BACK PANEL OF THE CAB MAY CRACK. THE CRACKING OCCURS AT THE SPOT WELDS ON THE TOP LH SIDE OF THE BACK PANEL, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR FAIRINGS. *TT
9511169
Jun 1, 1995
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REVISED BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH. *TW
951212
Jun 1, 1995
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH-OVERLOADING ON SWITCH CONTACTS-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CITY DELIVERY INSTRUMENT PANEL-BUILT BEFORE 11/14/94. *TW
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401
Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
95531
Mar 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NEW WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SPRING DURABILITY. *TW
BC3393950201
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTORS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED WHICH NOW REQUIRES AN INSTALLATION KIT. *TW
BC4119950201
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
L SERIES WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN UPGRADED, WHICH NOW REQUIRES AN INSTALLATION KIT. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
942321
Nov 1, 1994
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD L SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ98014
Opened: Sep 21, 1998
AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR
ON OCTOBER 3, 1997, FORD CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL ON 575 1994 L-SERIES TRUCKS BUILT AT THE KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM AUGUST 21, 1993 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 FOR THE SAFETY DEFECT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.ON DECEMBER 6, 1997, THE AIR TANK IN THE 1995 FORD LNT 8000 TRUCK RUPTURED ALONG THE WELD SEAM, SIM... Read more
PE93069
Opened: Jul 27, 1993 , Closed: Sep 30, 1993
THROTTLE NOT RETURNING
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FORD L SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD L SERIES across all model years (1975, 1994).
11
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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